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Ball of the ardent (Le bal des ardents)

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DATE: 1385
DATE DETAILS: approx.
COMMENTS: During the reign of Charles VI (1368-1422), in January 1393, during the "bal des sauvages" (later to be called "bal des ardents") several noblemen disguised as savages were burnt alive while dancing w
LOCALITY OF REFERENCE: France
DANCE FORM: court

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